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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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